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Calex garden extension cord — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJun 11, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the diameter of the conductors in the cable is too small and the socket on the cable has no protection against water.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60884.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Green coloured extension cord for garden use, 250 Volt, 16 A, class II.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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